We’re starting a new chapter!
Chapter Chats is moving (HERE) to Howard County Library System’s newly designed website at hclibrary.org. As of today, November 19, this is the final post on chapterchats.org. We will still provide all the same great library news and reviews in our new home, but expanded to include even more information. Thank you for supporting this…
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Our next chapter starts soon when the blog moves to the newly redesigned hclibrary.org. All the same great reviews and news, plus more library information! by Kim J. Once I read my first Fredrik Backman book, I couldn’t stop. I devoured each of his titles in quick succession and recommended them to anyone who would listen. Each of…
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
by Kristen B. Cozy fantasy is such a wonderful antidote to real life stress and chaos. The Teller of Small Fortunes brings all the good vibes. It’s a story full of found family and small stakes – but ones that become more important as the story progresses. Sometimes, one person making good decisions at the…
Author Works with Chimamanda Adichie
Sun, Nov 23 | 2 –3 pm HCLS Miller BranchFor adults. Register at bit.ly/Author-Adichie Chimamanda Adichie, the bestselling and award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists— converses about her new novel, Dream Count. In this highly anticipated new release, Adichie tells the story of four women and their loves, longings, and desires.…
Veterans Day at the Library
by Brandon B. Every November 11, our nation honors the brave men and women of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and National Guard who have sacrificed for the well-being of our country. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, recognizing the service of all who have worn the…
The End of the World as We Know It
by Angie E. In a year that feels like it’s testing every emotional fault line, some readers crave escape through lighthearted rom-coms or cozy mysteries. But for others, especially those feeling raw, anxious, or on edge, those stories can feel like a slap in the face. When the world feels broken, sometimes the only thing…
Curiosity as a Force for Connection
Required Reading: Texts for ChangeMon, Nov 10 | 7 – 8:30 pm onlineReading: Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World by Scott ShigeokaFor adults. Registration required.This quarterly book club of the HCLS Equity Resource Center & Collection is designed for people who are curious and committed to equity. The club explores…
Connecting Teens with D&D
by Julia M. and Paige S., teen instructors What stemmed from a happenstance conversation in Summer 2023 with a group of teens asking for help with creating D&D characters grew into a long-term staple of teen programming at Glenwood Branch. The first official meeting of the Glenwood D&D Club happened that September, when three students…
Bauder Book Talk: Meet two of the authors of Blackout
by Carmen J. What do you get when you have six talented young adult authors, a pandemic, and a beautiful excuse to celebrate many versions of black love and romance? You get Blackout written by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon. Even better, you’ll get to see two of…
Author Works: Dr. Richard Bell
Sun, Nov 9 | 2 – 3:30 pm HCLS Miller BranchFor adults.Register here. “Lucid and expansive, Richard Bell’s book presents vivid characters who reveal the global stage and stakes of a revolution that was American and much more.”—Alan Taylor, two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Revolutions: A Continental History Dr. Richard Bell discusses his new…
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